Former Finance Minister Milen Velchev criticized the proposed state budget as wasteful and lacking structural reforms during an interview with Bulgarian National Radio. He argued the spending plan reflects excessive…

Bulgaria has transitioned from warnings to active enforcement against merchants charging unjustified prices following euro adoption preparations. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced that inspectors have identified 65 violations among more…

Bulgaria experienced its most powerful geomagnetic disturbance of the year after three consecutive X-class solar eruptions struck Earth’s magnetic field. The National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography at the…

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev has vetoed legislation that would grant sweeping powers to a state-appointed manager overseeing the Lukoil Neftochim refinery. The presidential office warned that the amendments amount to…

Varna officials announced that detained Mayor Blagomir Kotsev will resume his duties despite remaining in custody, ending the practice of appointing interim leadership. Deputy Mayor Pavel Popov stated that investigative…

Vazrazhdane party leader Kostadin Kostadinov criticized Bulgarian authorities for failing to secure American sanctions relief for the Lukoil refinery, contrasting government inaction with Hungary’s successful diplomatic mission that obtained comprehensive…

Former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov accused the current Bulgarian leadership of coordinating with Moscow to install a proxy administrator at the Burgas refinery rather than selecting an internationally trusted management…